Two people were killed and several others sustained gunshot wounds at a large Latin street festival in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday evening. The violence broke out at the Salsa on St. Clair festival just after 8 p.m., according to a statement from the Toronto Police Service.
Bystanders fled the event after gunshots were heard. Police confirmed that six individuals were being treated for injuries related to the shooting, and the two deceased were pronounced dead at the scene. The festival, which has been held annually for 22 years, is described as Canada's largest Latin street festival and typically draws large crowds.
Authorities have advised the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues.